Paramedicine Program Director/Instructor - Full-time

Columbus Technical College (CTC) seeks an individual to serve as the Paramedicine program's full-time Program Director /Instructor. The Program Director will serve as the first-line administrator within the program area, responsible for the overall leadership, planning, implementation, coordination, supervision, and evaluation of all aspects of the program. He/she will be directly responsible and accountable for fulfilling educational goals and objectives and ensuring program compliance with all the policies, standards, regulations, and laws of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP), and the Georgia Department of Public Health Emergency Medical Services. This individual will be responsible for instruction and preparing lesson plans for the classroom, lab, and clinical setting. Additional Duties include maintaining program accreditation/certification requirements, preparing and maintaining all required documentation and administrative reports, holding advisory committee meetings, attending workshops, seminars, and conferences, and completing all mandatory staff development training. This position is Full-time/exempt.

Please note the following information regarding this position:

• May be required to teach high school students
• May require teaching on or off campus throughout our service delivery area (Muscogee County, Stewart County, Quitman County, Chattahoochee County, Harris County, and Talbot County)
• May require travel
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Lead full-time/part-time faculty in curriculum development and instructional advancement
• Review and ensure proper and timely course, student, and faculty scheduling
• Facilitate the development of and assume responsibility for program budget management
• Coordinate the annual core curriculum evaluations of the program, assessment of Institutional Effectiveness (IE), and prepare reports
• Assist and encourage full-time and part-time faculty with their professional development
• Review the College catalog on an annual basis concerning program curricula and make appropriate recommendations for changes
• Assist with recruiting and hiring new full and part-time program faculty
• Supervise and evaluate full-time and part-time faculty in the program
• Coordinate departmental textbook orders.
• Developing and evaluating student learning and program outcomes
• Oversight of clinical management
• Acquisition of instructional technology, equipment, and operational resources
• Follow state standards in developing the program and course outlines, goals, and objectives
• Evaluate student’s progress in attaining goals and objectives
• Attend TCSG IFCC meetings
• Request and maintain supplies and equipment
• Meet with students, faculty, and other educators to discuss students’ instructional programs and other issues impacting the students’ progress
• Ensure safety and security requirements are met in the training areas
• Student advisement and registration
• Assist with student recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts
• Provide support and supervision to ensure programmatic and institutional accreditation, certifications, licensure, and placement outcomes are met
• Serves on committees as directed and coordinated by the Academic Dean of Health Sciences and Nursing
• Set an example and be the role model for professionalism and conduct for program staff and students
• Ensure academic quality of the instruction provided to the students
• Participate in student, campus, and community activities as required
• Actively participate in the local professional community to raise awareness of Columbus Technical College to enhance student opportunity, and build a professional network
• Assist with new program student orientations
• Conduct and document regular department staff/faculty meetings
• Ensure faculty and student files are maintained and complete
• Possess the knowledge and ability to judge instructors’ competence and effectiveness
• Participate in and document faculty and professional development activities, including any Continuing Education Units (CEUs) required for certification or licensure where required by law
• Ensure that all appropriate surveys are conducted timely and reviewed effectively
• Provide regular performance feedback, including formal classroom observations
• Adhere to Columbus Technical College policies and accreditor standards
• Perform other duties assigned
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher education
• Current Georgia Paramedic license
• Current Georgia Instructor/Coordinator (Paramedic) license
• Current National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) as a Paramedic
• Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS
• Field experience in the delivery of prehospital emergency care
• Knowledgeable about the current versions of the National EMS Scope of Practice and National EMS Education Standards and evidenced-informed clinical practice
• Knowledgeable about methods of instruction, testing, and evaluation of students
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong time management and organization skills
• Keen observation, supervision, and evaluation skills
• Proficient with current computer technology applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have one or more years of experience teaching paramedic, advanced emergency medical technician, or emergency medical technician courses
• Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution in Emergency Management, Healthcare Management, or a closely related field
• Knowledgeable about national program accreditation, national registry, and state certification/licensure
• Experience in BANNER and Blackboard
  
  

Salary/Benefits:

Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include state holidays, annual leave, sick leave, State of Georgia Retirement, Health and Flexible Benefits Program.

Application Deadline:

Applications accepted until filled. Applicants must submit a Columbus Technical College employment application online and upload a cover letter, resume and copy of transcript(s) at time of application (Incomplete submissions will not be considered). **Post offer requirements will include a criminal background check and motor vehicle records check.

Employment Policy:

The Technical College System of Georgia and its constituent Technical Colleges do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, spouse of military member or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). This nondiscrimination policy encompasses the operation of all technical college-administered programs, programs financed by the federal government including any Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) Title I financed programs, educational programs and activities, including admissions, scholarships and loans, student life, and athletics. It also encompasses the recruitment and employment of personnel and contracting for goods and services.

The Technical College System of Georgia and its colleges shall promote the realization of equal opportunity through a positive continuing program of specific practices. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies for Columbus Technical College: Jennifer Thompson, Title IX Coordinator, at 706.649.1883 and Olive Vidal-Kendall, Section 504 Coordinator, at 706.649.1442.

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